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World Cup 2026: Argentina vs. Cape Verde Lineups, Odds

World Cup 2026: Argentina vs. Cape Verde Lineups, Odds

Soccer FIFA World Cup 2026 News

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By: Charlie Cummings

David and Goliath. The defending champs vs. the World Cup debutantes. Superstars vs. the unknown. It’s Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. Cape Verde on Friday, and there’s historic potential in this game. Let’s get into lineups and odds for this game.

Argentina is a -3500 favorite to advance at DraftKings Sportsbook, and Cape Verde is +1200. The odds of extra time being needed sit at +700.

Full Lineups

Argentina (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez

Defense: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Medina

Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez

Cape Verde (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Vozinha

Defense: Sidny Lopes Cabral, Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes, Steven Moreira

Defensive Midfield: Kevin Pina

Attacking Midfield: Jovane Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, Ryan Mendes

Forwards: Nuno da Costa

Charlie Cummings
Charlie Cummings
Charlie Cummings is a Bay Area-born writer living in Denver. A basketball junkie, he specializes in NBA and WNBA content, but also dabbles in soccer, baseball, football and hockey. You can find him on Twitter @klaytheist11 where he’s posting through it on a daily basis.
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